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3.7 (1.4k reviews)
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Our view from the table at Japengo
Barbara T.

We were at the Westin when we first arrived in Maui and then moved to the Hyatt. I have to say this is a much better hotel. The pools are better. The views. The sunsets from here are insane! The room is a lot larger and more elevated than the Westin. Upon arrival the concierge gives you a box os macadamia chocolate! Yum! The customer service has been impeccable thus so far. The rooms don't have paper thin walls so that's great too cause at the Westin you coils hear everything! Also- the restaurants here! The pool side restaurant is great. Japengo is insanely good for sushi! and the views from there are so beautiful and worth it for a romantic dinner. In short, I highly recommend this resort and all of its amenities!

Jeffrey L.

We really enjoyed our stay at the Hyatt Regency. Upon arrival you're greeted with a welcome lei. They also provided a bottle of champagne as we're celebrating our anniversary. In addition, everybody at the resort were so kind and helpful. Valet offered to hold our luggage while we parked our car. The resort itself is beautiful and everything was well maintained and clean. There's water filling stations everywhere on property. We loved the animals on property from penguins to swans to birds. It's also a close walk to Whalers Village. Pools - open 24 hrs and perfect for a night swim. There's one Hot Tub and two pools on property. One for adults and the other for kids. You also have access to Hyatt Vacation Club Pools, which was a nice perk. There are kiosks around to scan your room bracelet for towels. Beach - Not the best beach area, but it's a short walk to the Westin which has a better beach location for swimming. Fitness Room - Very Spacious and had more than what we expected. There were free-weights, machines, pelatons, treadmills and more. Towels were readily available and there's even wet towelettes. Club Access - This was a huge plus to the property and so glad we had it during our stay. At the club access you're served breakfast, light snacks for lunch, and a light dinner. Hot Breakfast was different every morning and there were plenty of seating. In the afternoon, they served light snacks. For dinner, they would usually have a protein, carb, salad, and dessert. It was simple, but more than enough for dinner. They had fountain drinks, juices, espresso/coffee, and tea. It was so nice not to step out for meals. It saved us so much time! Parking - There's a lot in front of the property and in the back of the property. $35 for self-park or $40 for valet.

Luau
Nicole H.

5 out of 5. I cried on the way to the airport when we had to leave. Maui itself is already breath-takingly beautiful as it is, so this Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa was the cherry on top of the cake. This sprawling estate sits at the top of the hill, the cream of the crop. You pass all the other hotels on the way up (not that there's anything wrong with the other hotels); I've only stayed at this one on this trip. Service was wonderful from the beginning. I actually accidentally pulled into the time share sister hotel on accident, but the valet somehow knew I was supposed to drive a little higher to the Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa. Side note: you can use both pools and the facilities which are both amazing and pretty much next to each other. Every valet worker was kind and showed us impeccable ohana every time we needed the car. Please bring cash and tip them well. One younger gentleman even asked what we did that day and was happy to engage in a little convo and give us recs for snorkeling for next time. I wish I got his name, but he has a great, welcoming smile and a heart of gold. June checked us in and was fabulous. She understood the assignment. She knew I was on the Costco Travel budget but did everything she could to upgrade me to a FULL ocean-view room at a reasonable cost. She showed me different available rooms with their views on an iPad, and I am so thankful for her and her outstanding service! Hearing the crashing waves as we were lulled to sleep each night while waking up to the sun glistening on the surface of the blue green ocean will be a mesmerizing memory that we will have forever. We got lei-ed with beautiful necklaces (every guest does). Staff greeted us with a smile. They were happy, willing, and eager to help. The hotel has its own Japanese garden, swans, parrots, koi pond, and penguins! We loved the penguin feeding at 9:30 a.m. (happens daily) because the wonderful lady gives you great information about the sweet creatures. The hotel activities include lei making, hula dancing, and a lot more. You also have direct access to the beach which is so convenient. There's also a walkway where several people took sunrise and sunset walks. The pool is a nice size, and there are eateries on property from fine dining to casual as well as shave ice (but we went to Island Village for excellent shave ice and coffee at Whaler's Village which is about a 15 minute walk). There's also a cute trolly that can take you part way there. If you drive, you can get validated parking for spending $15 at the ABC Store. We ate the buffet breakfast at Swan Court, and again, everyone was super nice. The food was delicious, especially the chicken congee, coconut chia pudding, and bread pudding. There's something for everyone, even the pickiest of eaters. Service was signature ohana spirit, as always. The entire facility was clean. It had everything we needed and more. I'm still floored and can't believe this was our experience at Maui. Oh, and the Drums of the Pacific Luau on property was top tier. The performers are experts; they are beautiful inside and out. I still got nervous during the fire-throwing part, but they did a phenomenal job. If you get there a little early, once you're inside, they even have a moment to give you temporary tattoos, take a professional photo, and do an activity. You can also take photos with a dancer at the end. They have staff help you reserve the luau or any other activity your heart desires. Gayle has been working there for 28 years, and she truly enjoys working there and helping you--service with a smile--truly. She answered all of my questions about the luau, even at the very end of her day, she took her time and didn't make me feel like I was holding her up. Pro tip: Return all of your pool towels one by one and wait for the machine to finish processing. They are all chipped, and you could be charged $25 for each towel if you don't keep track of and return your towels. It's sad they even have to do that because some people steal them. I really loved my stay so much and can't wait to return one day. I highly recommend!

Jon N.

We really enjoyed our stay at this property even though it wasn't perfect. It's a great location and the property is beautiful and sprawling. We got a nice room with an awesome view. They have a pen with about 8 penguins in the lobby that is super cool, as well as some parrots and other birds to check out. While we didn't use it, they have a great convenience store on property, as well as a few shops with jewelry, clothing and art. They were doing a concert on the Friday night in their courtyard that was pretty annoying. The artist was boring as could be and went until 10 pm. Room was fairly soundproff, but not enough to keep the monotonous droning out. Service around the property is a little uneven with some being great and others being just okay.

Clara C.

It's our first time in Maui, and we came here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. From the moment we arrived, everything has been perfect -- the staff are so kind, and the hotel is spotless and beautiful. Even though we don't check out until Thursday, I wanted to write this review early because everything so far has been absolutely wonderful. The pool, the room, breakfast, and even the snacks -- everything has exceeded our expectations. We've had such a joyful and relaxing time just staying within the resort!

Evening snacks in Regency Club (frozen shrimp)
Joe P.

Its been a while since I stayed at the Hyatt Regency on Maui. The reasons for the 5 Star rating is from the start, Connor the Manager showed a lot of Aloha when he reached out to me via email. In addition, when we arrived, Hume the valet, Jim at the front desk, and the bellman Owen also showed a lot of Aloha welcoming us to the hotel. We had a ocean view room (upgrade) on the 21st floor, and the view could not have been better. We also received a ton of comp snacks made by Hawaiian Sweets, a Maui based company. Lastly we received waters and local soft drinks. Although the Regency Club was small, the staff Lisalani and Wannette were super nice, and showed a lot of Aloha. Unfortunately, the food was just ok compared to other domestic hotel clubs/lounges I have been to. For example, the sausage was cold for bfast (no lid on serving dish), and the fried shrimp in the afternoon were the frozen variety. Additionally, for some reason alcohol was not hosted. I don't know that I would upgrade to a Club access room in the future here. Its not worth the cost. On the other hand, the gym was massive, and had every machine/apparatus a regular gym person could want. Overall, the entire experience was real positive, and I would stay here again. The property is in a good location, and its right on the water.

Daryl D.

This place is nice and the beach is just a few steps away. If you enjoy animals you'll want to stay or visit here. They have penguins, coy, parrots and swans. They have valet or self parking. There are three different towers of rooms. I stayed at the Nipili Tower (closest to entering the property). The room was spacious and very inviting. I had an ocean view which was nice to wake up to every morning. Since I am pregnant I have to wake up every night to go to the bathroom and there were lights that turned on just enough underneath the bed so illuminate my path. This is my first time ever seeing this and I absolutely appreciated it. They provide two refillable (you can refill throughout the property) water bottles which came in handy. The property itself has a few restaurants and which are quite expensive. The only thing I had to consume while I was here was the breakfast buffet and that was because it came with my stay. The service during breakfast was wonderful. The buffet itself was okay. A few hot foods with pastries, fresh cut fruit and other continental breakfast items. My favorite here was the ube pancakes! It was so full of flavor. A must here!! During my stay they were doing construction at the pool so I believe there is only one pool and there could be two jacuzzis. There's also a slide which I didn't use.

Adam C.

The Hyatt Regency Maui is a combination of positive and not so great. On the positive side many staff were very friendly and accommodating. The rooms were comfortable and clean and felt updated. The penguins and other birds are a cute attraction as well. The hotel is located relatively close to the "Whalers Village" where you can dine and shop. Conversely, If you are a beach sand person you should be aware that there is effectively no beach due to erosion. Also, a portion of the property is under construction and if you are in the main tower you will hear the buzz saw all day. (The Hotel disclosed the construction prior to arrival) and a portion of the pool is boarded off. Parts of the hotel are showing their age as well. As you would expect the food outlets are expensive but the food is very average. The Regency Club offers processed eggs and yogurt with modified food starch and 14g of added sugar. There are some fresh fruits, muffins and other items. However, you would think Hyatt could do better with this Club.

Main pool - 9ft deep
Kendall D.

Great hotel with lots of pools, animals, and activities. Easy and close beach access right in front. Affordable parking options (self-parking $25 and valet $40). Clean and spacious rooms. About half a mile walk to Whalers Village which has plenty of shopping and restaurants. The highlight of this hotel for us was the stargazing on the roof which is offered on a daily basis (weather permitting) as this is a one-of-a-kind offering from a hotel. The instructor was so informative and we saw more stars and planets at such a close and clear picture it was amazing. The only disappointment is that they recently renovated their pool and removed the grotto and bar. I feel like this was one of the most unique parts of this hotel in terms of their grounds and aesthetic. One thing that we loved was the fact that the pools were heavily heated in the winter and there is no curfew for the pools which made it all the more enjoyable for night swimming and breezy winter days where the sun isn't shining as bright. Another great thing was they let Hyatt guests use the pools at the vacation club as well. Nice perk!

Birds on the property
Amy L.

We stayed 5 nights at the resort. The pool area gets busy, hard to find chairs in the afternoon. I did love the night swims and the lounge access was great opens at 630 am and closes at 8 pm. Our view from our room was spectacular and next door the Hyatt vacation club in the store has a deal where you can buy a reusable cup for 7 day for $80. So worth it if you have kids who love smoothies $15 for a large smoothie. We made use of the cup. We also used the adult pool next door. Make sure to return the towels daily or they will charge your room on the bill. I had to get towel charges removed from our bill.

Beautiful bathroom
Bronwyn E.

I stayed here for only one night in October 2024. We stayed 3 nights at the AC Marriott Wailea, two nights at the Grand Wailea Waldorf Astoria, and one night (our last night) at the Hyatt Regency. Only cons - the penguins were missing and the area looked a little bit under construction/lacking without them since they were not around. Only other con - we only stayed one night. We needed 3 nights to get the absolute experience of this hotel. My mother didn't have time to see the gardens or enjoy the pool. It was just too short of a stay. It would definitely have been better to stay two-three nights. I used up my Hyatt points and booked one night here. It was definitely a teaser trip, and I sort of regret not booking at least two nights instead of one. Pros: staff were so kind and nice. We got real leis upon arrival that were so special. Most hotels have cut this exotic perk, and this felt extremely nostalgic, wholesome, and loving. Definitely felt the ALOHA with the leis. We even wore them back home on the plane. We got wrist bands (instead of key cards) to wear which were nice since you never had to feel like you were going to loose your key or get locked out of your room. My mother has had two knee replacements surgeries so the staff waived the parking fee for the night. The other two hotels we stayed at did not do this, and I thought that was extremely caring and considerate. We almost self parked which would have been a difficult struggle since parking was a trek behind the golf course. We got club level status so we enjoyed an upgraded higher floor room and lounge access for appetizers and breakfast. The coconut shrimp was so good. We also absolutely loved the desserts and fruit. We saw a rainbow in the morning. The yukata kimono robes were also really nice. We loved the spaciousness of the room. It was recently remodeled and had a lot of nice amenities. We loved seeing the tropical birds in the morning and all the beautiful animals. So wished we would have stayed longer here.

nov 2024
Fanny W.

Absolute dreamy experience. The staff here are top notch. It's such a night and day from your average hotel stay. Pros: + Sheldon (valet) brings the positive fun energy + Got lei'd @ check-in! + Pool staff will walk around after lunch time offering free Bubbies mochi ice cream + Convenient towel system placed near pool and elevator + Pool staff walk around intermittently to take food and drink orders + Very clean rooms Good To Know: - Valet is $40; self parking is $25 - Construction happening under Japengo/by the pool - A fair amount of families with little children I booked a YOLO/treat myself trip a month ago and stayed here for 3 nights 4 days. It was an absolute dreamy vacation. Literally did nothing but sit by the pool and walk into the ocean to float around. Tell me you're getting old without telling me you're getting old. Hyatt Regency Maui Resort excels in making hotel patrons feel welcomed. It truly is the small things - warm demeanor from staff, orchids all around the hotel room, ice cream by the pool.

Anastasia A.

We stayed for 6 nights and truly enjoyed our vacation. The hotel seems to be new, room was clean and light. We came to celebrate our wedding anniversary and were greeted with bottle of champagne and a pair of kukui leas which was so cool! Swimming pools work 24hours, hot tub until 10:30pm. The beach is nice and clean but there are no chase loungers. There are many animals on the territory: African penguins, swans,various parrots, and we even saw a cat. We did not get a chance to find flamingos though. Our package included the Breakfast buffet which was very good! We are Hyatt members and have been to many other hotels, and can state that this type of buffet was one of the best ones. Fresh fruits and salad greenery, different types of eggs, bakes, toast station, good Hawaiian Paradise coffee and different juices (try guava juice!). For our last night we had a dinner at Umalu. Good food but nothing special. One of the evening we really wanted to try Japengo restaurant. Came at 8:32pm and we were not seated as the last seating is at 8:30pm :( That was a bit frustrating. Overall, great resort to stay as a couple and a family. Definitely would come back.

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The rooms have a beautiful aroma scent? What is it and do they sell it at the hotel?

The swim up bar grotto looks nice. Do you have to get out of the water and sit at the bar or are there stools in the water?

You have to get out of the water. The bar does not actually touch the pool at all, it is separated by a walkway.

Is there a lazy river?

No but the pool extends thru the grotto into the kids area which has a small lazy river for kids

Are their free/included lounge chairs in shade (or with umbrellas) other than by the pool? Like on the grassy areas? We have zero interest in sitting by a pool.

No, I believe you could rent them for $10 per day

What's the best location to rent a cabana?

Hyatt Maui Resort and Spa

Do they rent out kid size tennis rackets?

How busy is it in August? Is it still pretty relaxing for adults or are there lots of kids running around?

Is their onsite guest parking?

Yes there is onsite parking for a fee.

Can you use the facilities at the Residence Club next door(Pool,Dining)?

Yes, we were able to :)

Can guest take the food in club lounge to go? Will the hotel provide containers if guests prefer to eat meal in room or on the beach?

For all intents and purposes Hyatt Regency Maui is closed. Any guests that would be in house, and I can't understand why they would want to be here now, can only get takeout food which would be in containers. Btw...You cannot eat on the beach. You… 

I heard they are doing some remodeling. Anyone who's stayed there recently and can share their experience? Any of the pool/bar areas under remodeling? Thanks in advance for any info

I am here now and none of those things are disrupted. It's just the Lahaina tower being renovated.

When is the best time to book to get the best rate?

It's always good to book any major trip at least 6 months out for best deals. It varies pending the destination.

Is there good cooling / ac in the rooms?

Yes. I had a room with lanai with oceanview. It was nice to open the door in the morning and in the evening for fresh air and the sound of ocean wave was welcoming.

Do the TV's have an HDMI input?

3 HDMI ports. Only one is used and they have a powered USB in for chrome cast Etc.

Hi y'all just have a few questions, thx!: What water sport activities are available at the resort…

Should be able to see activities on their website.

Can you come to the hotel just for the stargazing?

Aloha Erica, Yes, you certainly can! We have 3 star gazing shows, from our hotel rooftop at 8, 9 and 10pm each evening. Contact our hotel concierge at 808-667-4727, or email at hrmconcierge@expedia.com to book. Hope you can experience this unique… 

Do they offer continental breakfast?

They offer an amazing breakfast buffet with limited dishes on the menu.

Do kids 5 and younger eat free?? I know some restaurants do offer that...? New question: I saw that…

no. for the breakfast buffet, they charge kids aged 5-12 the price of their age. 5 y.o. are $5, 12 y.o. are $12. It's better than the adult price, which is $32 for the buffet!

How deep is the pool at the end of the big water slide?

I believe it was 9 feet

Does anyone know the rates for the different cabanas available?

Poolside? The smaller round ones for two was $80/day and had to be reserved (usually the night before with some day of). It included them bringing iced water regularly.… 

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“We ate at Umalu and thought it was good, tried the shaved ice stand & Honolulu Coffee & both were adequate.”

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I don't usually write bad reviews and really wish I'd checked this course out before we paid a…read morecrazy amount for what is easily the worst course I've ever played in vacation anywhere. I understand there have been a few hurricanes swipes but adjust the prices accordingly. People are pretty understanding if you just warm them ahead of time and give them a little discount until the course can be repaired. The Kai course was in slightly better shape than the royal- which given the price difference, you would have expected the opposite. I will say the started and cart guts were awesome- and we did appreciate the cart ladies out on the course.

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This was our first time staying at this resort. We did have high expectations due to the Hawaii…read moreFood and Wine Festival being hosted there. And that was the main reason we picked the Sheraton as we had tickets to the event. The check in process was great. Our flight was delayed 6 hours. The front desk staff were so friendly. It was my birthday, and I felt special getting special treatment for that. We booked a partial ocean view room. It was great and we were not disappointed. We felt that the room was decent. It could use a little updating. My wife disliked the shower. It is an already narrow tub, and the addition of the shelf should have been places elsewhere. She is short and any time she raised her arms she hit her elbow on it. We both liked the amenities in the room with a BIG plus to the mini fridge! The staff is exceptional and the hospitality was amazing! Anyone that we talked too anywhere made us feel special and that we would be taken care of. I had asked the front desk which way it would be quicker to walk to Whalers Village. I have slight walking limitations as well as another person in our party. She told us that we can ask the valet if there is someone available to drive us in a golf cart. We were so happily surprised about this unadvertised perk! Not only would they drop us off they would come back and pick us up when we were done. You don't know how much that helped us! The drivers received great tips from us during our stay! Special kudos to Kimo, Kodiak, Gage, Sugar Ray, Aarron and Blair in security. We rented 2 cabanas our 1st full day there for our group off 11 and everyone was very happy! We did wish the hours for the cabana were extended. The cabana server did last call at 3:30 but we had the space until 5pm so we felt that was cut short. Also, the overall hours of the pool should be a little later. The food. I would have to say that the only downfall was food options. Not one thing was open all day. The cafe closed at 10am and that would have been nice to have until early afternoon. The breakfast buffet only looked ok. It would have been nice to have a sit-down breakfast menu to order from. We ate at other properties because of that. Mid-day at the Cliff Dive Grill was great. Never had a bad dish. We would have also enjoyed the Shave Ice earlier in the day at the height of the warm temps. But again, that did not open until later. Overall, we were happy and would stay here again if the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival was being hosted there. The property left lasting impressions which we will be talking about for a long time.

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Let me set the stage. It's not a five star hotel resort. We rented it as an AirBnB managed by a…read morefront desk. No daily cleaning. Dump your own trash, etc. So for this type of rental, it's top notch. Here's why: The location is perfect. 5 min walk to Whaler's Village. Only 20 min walk all the way to Black Rock, the furthest beach away in the cove. Quick drive out to Highway 30. Easy, and I mean easy access to Lahaina (south) and Honolua or Kampala Bays (north). Choose if you want to shop grocery at Times or Safeway, same distance. Really perfect location. Our apartment was incredible. It didn't face the ocean but that's ok. They have some that do, or the pool. It was huge. Nicely decorated and clean. Lots of space. Two bedrooms and sofa bed. Foosball table. Beach stuff to borrow and even a wagon to haul stuff. Parking garage right there. Always found an open space. Bell hops were helpful and friendly. They got nice gym, clay tennis courts, swimming pool, hot tub, and BBQ grills. All well kept. I could go on but why? It was great condo to stay.

Kaanapali Ali'i has been our go to spot on Maui for many years now. It usually features…read morecomfortable, spacious, fully furnished, well maintained 1-2 bedroom villas with full kitchens, refrigerators, microwaves and coffee makers at a great location on Kaanapali beach. Overall the spacious lush tropical grounds are beautifully maintained with two pools, a kiddie pool and two hot spas and featuring BBQ grills under a covered deck with chairs and tables. The whole complex is directly on the beach. There are no restaurant or bars on the property which is nice as it keeps crowds to a minimum. Unfortunately this visit fell well short. We rented two ninth floor villas, each with a different but beautiful view of the beach or the mountains. Unit 495 was a mountain facing two bedroom unit. It was clean, well maintained, probably recently renovated and up to the exemplary Kaanapali Ali'i standards we are used to. Unit 496 was an ocean facing villa showing it's age. One bathroom shower curtain showed spots of black mold.The lanai doors were incredibly hard to open requiring a maintenance person to come and repair them. The refrigerator ice/water dispenser leaked and there were stains from it and possibly something else down the front. Worst of all was the sickening smell of cigarette or possibly cigar smoke throughout the unit. This is unacceptable for a non smoking facility and quite unappealing. Electric air freshener units and odor disguising gel containers were provided but could only partly contain the smell in two of the bedrooms. The whole unit needs to be cleaned, sanitized and the lingering smoke scent removed. The bed in one of the bedrooms was regrettably very hard and painful for us to try to sleep on. Water to the entire complex had to be shutoff overnight for some kind of plumbing replacement work. Small plastic jugs of water were available at the front desk, this we found out by my son casually mentioning the inconvenience of the water shutoff to a facility staff member whi indicated that water would be delivered to the room upon request. When I called th efront desk, no delivery of this water to the room was available or offered. The outside bathrooms were under construction and we were directed to two porta potties, laughingly labeled as "Rest rooms", outside the buildings requiring a long walk to access. We should have been advised of this work before arriving as it was extremely inconvenient. The two large pools were getting shut down to access for maintenance or some other kind of issues. The two outside showers that are used to rinse off were unexpectedly shut down for a day so no rinsing off of sand. we noticed some younger guests simply entering the pools or spas with sand still over their feet and legs which resulted in a greta deal of sand at the bottom of the pools/spasOne night we attempted to access our two units only to finad all of our keys deactivated. The front desk could I understand any facility needs maintenance but having all this happen in the space of out two week stays was vey discouraging. I hope to return to Kaanapali Ali'i in the future but will definitely first be monitoring reviews and contacting the facility directly to try to determine what to expect. This is a discouraging turn in Maui vacation planning.

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